Yesterday, on the spur of the moment, I decided to travel to another town to a quilt shop that always lifts my spirits. Looking around in the shop, with a vague notion of what I wanted to purchase, first I spotted some fabric that would be perfect for a border print, not a solid, but a tone on tone print that looks elegant… and it was on sale for 40% off the retail price!
Next, I spotted a must-have Chintz print with birds and flowers. I was going to settle for a yard of that, but decided to buy two yards (and will probably wish I’d bought more).
As I passed a bin of thread for hand quilting, I spotted ONE spool only of YLI thread (which I love!). It was in the color needed for my current project, or so I thought. In bringing it home, it is the exact color needed! I could not ask for a better match. The thread find convinced me that a Greater Being was directing my steps, and anticipating my every need.
In addition, I was able to purchase the type of batting I prefer for wall hangings; and I picked up a package of Quilted Treasures transfer paper.
Upon leaving the shop, I knew that I had come to the right place and I did not think that it was a coincidence that I’d found every item I’d desired. Funny how everyday experiences can increase our faith in the Author of the Universe.
Today it is raining. I’ll be quilting.
Patricia Cummings
Quilter’s Muse Publications
Tags: quilt shop trip
